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05-09-2013, 05:08 AM

#41

quilt103

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buy sheet of plastic canvas at craft store, cut to size and cover with lining fabric

05-09-2013, 05:33 AM

#42

maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mckwilter

How do you cut a cutting mat?

I want to know also. I'm thinking about using my table saw. I know everyone doesn't have one, but you have friends? I would put a piece of board over the mat when putting it through the blade, and use a "pusher" to hold it down firmly. Never done it, but may. I have an old cutting mat I'm ready to cut up.

05-09-2013, 06:02 AM

#43

Cogito

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lalaland

I've made both these bags (I didn't do any printing on the first one like they did), both have square bottoms, the lst one is pretty big.

http://www.pieandcoffee.org/2005/11/12/canvas-bag/

http://sewing.about.com/od/bagstotes...grocerybag.htm

I went to the first link and wow, pretty neat bag! But, the directions were SO confusing! I consider myself a pretty experienced quilter and no way did I understand the directions regarding the "holes" or corners. Anyone else have this issue?

05-09-2013, 06:05 AM

#44

janeknapp

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Shopping Bag Tutorial PDF file for easy printing

I put the tutorial by littlebitofheaven into a PDF file for easy printing.

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Shopping Bag Tutorial.PDF (161.1 KB, 146 views)

05-09-2013, 07:28 AM

#45

JaniceP

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Location: Michigan

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The tote bags I use for groceries have a plastic in the bottom that help to support the bottom of the bag. You can get the plastic cutting boards and cut to size for the bottom. I have bought them before at a dollar store 2 for $1.00.
example:
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/choi...exTag+Campaign

05-09-2013, 08:11 AM

#46

Lynette-Merlin

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There was one on the Missouri Quilt Co. just the other day. Does not have to be patched, but I thought the instructions were good and made one for a granddaughter. Easy.

05-09-2013, 08:23 AM

#47

oldtisme

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I tried finding the video for Missouri tote but went as far back as 3 years & couldn't find it.

05-09-2013, 08:47 AM

#48

nanaoftbwl

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Location: Peoria

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Best one I have made (12) is from Quilts Illistrated segigned by Penny Stuges - Garden Party ps028 and her purse is great also - Mini Bow Tucks ps026. Hope you make these.

05-09-2013, 10:28 AM

#49

gwanma

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You should watch the YouTube video by Debbie Shore who does a lined tote bag. Clear and easy, you can make it any size you want. I have heard of the suggestion for using the plastic grids from craft stores and I think that's probably the best for the bottom of you bag. The other suggestion is to cut up old plastic cutting sheets...they are about $1.25 each and can be cut in half lengthwise.